Labelling deficiency in paint powder from India via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- food additives and flavourings
- Hazard
- E124 - Ponceau 4R/cochineal red A too high content - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A red food dye called Ponceau 4R was found at a level that does not follow EU rules.
What's happening? Paint powder from India came into Germany through the Netherlands with too much of this dye.
Does this affect me? Only if you used this paint powder in food. Most people will not be affected.
What should I do? If you used this powder, ask your doctor or pharmacist before eating the food.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: E124 - Ponceau 4R/cochineal red A too high content - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: India · Notifier: Germany
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